Bending or reaching while the back is flexed reduces the risk of injury.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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The nurse explains to a concerned family member about the purpose of some of the interventions for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), which is:
1. application of a MAST garment to promote and conserve body heat. 2. insertion of an IABP to decrease fluid leaking into the extravascular space. 3. maintenance of strict isolation to prevent an overlying bacterial infection. 4. aggressive treatment to support the multiple failing organs.
Nurses need to know the basic definitions and incidence data concerning postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). For instance:
1. PPH is easy to recognize early; after all, the woman is bleeding. 2. traditionally, it takes more than 1000 ml of blood after vaginal birth and 2500 af-ter cesarean to define the condition as PPH. 3. if anything, nurses and doctors tend to overestimate the amount of blood loss. 4. traditionally, PPH has been classified as early or late with respect to birth; 24 hours is the dividing line.
A nurse inserts a nasogastric tube before an infant is to receive a tube feeding. What action should the nurse take when the infant begins to cough and gag?
a. Auscultating for breath sounds b. Removing the tube, then reinserting it c. Administering the tube feeding slowly d. Observing the infant for circumoral cyanosis
What represents a typical progression through the phases of a woman's establishing a relationship with the fetus?
a. Accepts the fetus as distinct from herself—accepts the biologic fact of pregnancy—has a feeling of caring and responsibility b. Fantasizes about the child's gender and personality—views the child as part of herself—becomes introspective c. Views the child as part of herself—has feelings of well-being—accepts the biologic fact of pregnancy d. "I am pregnant."—"I am going to have a baby."—"I am going to be a mother."